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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,093.40 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,093.40 and 544.40 is: 751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,093.40 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,093.40 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,093.40 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 595,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,246.96/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.33

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